Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and Read more
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally. Read more
Nottingham City Council tenders £1m framework contract for pipework inspection, renewal and repair of water services
Nottingham City Council has gone out to tender with a contract to put an open framework scheme in place for the provision of pipework inspection, renewal and repair of water services with an estimated value of c £1 million (inc VAT).
United Utilities launches 2026 graduate and internship programme
North West water and wastewater company United Utilities has opened applications for its 2026 graduate and interns programme.
South West Water and University of Exeter develop AI model to make water network lead free
South West Water is working in partnership with the University of Exeter through the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), to develop an upgraded model incorporating AI to predict the location of lead pipes across its network.
MOSL calls on Ofwat to create clearer pathway to the easing of price protections
MOSL is calling on Ofwat to create a clearer pathway to the easing of price protections in its response to Ofwat's Retail Exit Code (REC26) consultation.
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water confirms no water restrictions needed this year
Following the hottest summer on UK record according to the Met Office, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has confirmed that no temporary use measures, or hosepipe bans, will be needed across its operating area this year.
Yorkshire Water tenders £96m AMP8 framework contract for systems integrators to complete transition of existing system from ECC to S4 HANA
Yorkshire Water is seeking Expressions of Interest from suppliers in establishing a framework agreement to cover the company’s requirements of systems integrators to complete the staged transition of its existing system from ECC to S4 HANA.
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Environmental Services & Solutions Expo 2025 unveils packed agenda featuring government leaders and industry trailblazers
Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo, the UK’s largest environmental event, has released the full speaker programme for its 2025 event, which now features seven shows spanning all corners of the environmental sector, under one roof at the NEC Birmingham. -
HUBER Technology - Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo 2025
We are exhibiting at WWEM – Water, Wastewater and Environmental Management Expo, which is one of the eight exhibitions taking place at the NEC, Birmingham 17-18 September 2025 as part of ESS Expo 2025. Please come along and visit us at Stand WW-S60. -
SuDS role grows under new water rules
Publication of the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report, alongside new legislation and updated national standards, marks a major turning point in the wider adoption of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) by water companies and developers, according to Alex Stephenson, director, SuDSPlanter. -
Avove expands its operations into Northern Ireland with acquisition of Jacopa Ireland
Avove has announced its expansion into Northern Ireland, through the acquisition of water and wastewater solutions specialist Jacopa Ireland.
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United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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What's to be done about the UK's failing utilities - is special administration the solution?
What is to be done about the UK’s failing utilities? Listen to Professor Dieter Helm explore the options to tackle the UK’s failing utilities – Thames Water, the Royal Mail and Network Rail in particular.
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